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James Dougherty Obituary
James is survived by his wife Alma Reyling Dougherty; daughter Vicki Dougherty, of Scotland; his son James H. Dougherty III and wife Jennifer, of Hillsboro, Va., and their two daughters, Abigail and Lily.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a future date. Memorial donations may be made in Jim's remembrance to Groton Congregational Church Restoration Fund, 162 Monument Street, Groton CT 06340. Byles-Groton Memorial home is assisting the family with the arrangements. Please visit www.Byles.com to read the complete obituary, sign the guestbook or to share a memory.
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Signe Hardesty
April 26, 2024
So many years!! My Best Wishes for you ALL, Alma, on this day before the service for Jim. Sending LOVE ❤ as you say Sweet Memories to the Good Stuff. SIG
Sharon Bennet
January 24, 2024
Bless you Alma, I just heard of this. Prayers for you.
Nancy Bryan
January 22, 2024
I am so sorry Alma. My condolences to you, Vicky and Jimmy.
Marlena Dowsett Lawrence
January 18, 2024
Alma and Jim,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families
Sara Holdridge
January 16, 2024
Alma,
So sorry to read the news of Jim. Thinking of you and your family.
Ed Thoma
January 14, 2024
So long Jim,miss you for now.
Art Messier
January 14, 2024
Sorry to hear about Jim's passing. We spent many years together at NSMRL in the Physiology Department. He was very conscientious and an excellent colleague.
Kevin & Claudia Laxar
January 14, 2024
Very sorry to learn of Jim’s passing. He was a great guy to work with and a good friend and fraternity brother.
Cindy Howard
January 14, 2024
Jim sorry for the loss of your dad. Sending prayers for you and your family
Caryn Wrobel
January 13, 2024
My heartfelt condolences to all of you. Love, Donna Hawkesworth
Tina Bray
January 13, 2024
My condolences to you and your family. Saying goodbye isn’t easy.❤
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